Atomic Symbol 94 (& Cool facts: Uses, Sources, Color and more...) 2022

Every atom has a symbol and some are easy to figure out. Especially if you already know its name.

But what do you do when you only know its atomic number? Like... what is the atom symbol whose atomic number is 94?

The answer is Plutonium (Pu). However there are a lot of interesting facts about Plutonium that people don't know. Let me show you:

Plutonium Overview

Atomic Symbol

Pu (Plutonium)

Description

Silvery-white, extremely radioactive artificially produced metal.

Sources

Found rarely in some uranium ores. Made by bombarding uranium with neutrons.

State at 20 °C

solid

Uses

Used in bombs and reactors. Small quantities are used in thermo-electric generators.

Name Origin

Named for the planet Pluto.

Discovery

Discovered By: G.T.Seaborg, J.W.Kennedy, E.M.McMillan, A.C.Wohl

Year: 1940

Location: United States

Atomic Number

94

Learn more about the atomic number.

Atomic Mass

244,0642

Learn more about the atomic mass.

Want to learn more details and data? Check my Elements Comprehensive List.

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